I lived here for years. It is a small town with not a lot to do, but is close enough to drive to…read moreNorman for OU games, Stillwater for OSU games, and downtown Oklahoma City - Bricktown - for dining and events. Plus, there are a number of places to eat in Edmond. A bedroom community - many people like to come for the small town experience. The growth in the 80's and 90's was so rapid that the 1 High School town had change, and now has 3 HUGE high schools. Plus there is a private Christian School - OCS that is K-12. Education in this city is viewed as good. There are also 2 colleges. For me, the traffic from the growth became too ridiculous, and there became a section of people that had a snooty attitude - and I can't figure out why. This is still small town America, but "money" came to town, and with it, a bit of a superiority complex. But, this doesn't reflect everyone in town! Religion is a big piece of the community in Edmond. The question is not "Do you go to church", but WHERE do you go to church? Lots of the money that came to town also goes to church. That means politics. You can certainly find a house of worship in Edmond, or ANYTOWN Oklahoma. So, if you are looking for a good school and a good church in a small town - and many people are - this is where you land, and why the town exploded in population, and continues to do so. It is a quiet bedroom community away from the city, but not far at all. This is not a town with attractions - but is a town full of - for the most part - very nice people!

Better than Olive Garden by a milestone!…read more For a restaurant that is hidden away with a small, intimate seating arrangement, Vignolas Italian Kitchen honestly serves up some of the better Italian food I've had. While it might not be strictly authentic Italian cuisine, it is definitely a massive step up from your standard chain restaurants. Every single thing we ordered was tasty and delicious in every way possible. A special shoutout has to go to the focaccia--it was absolutely to die for! Between the cozy atmosphere and the fantastic flavors, I will definitely be back.

We stumbled upon a gem here at Vignolas! I was surprised to find that you order at a counter, but…read moreall the service was so attentive and helpful. We were well taken care of. The restaurant is located in the Edmond Railyard. There are maybe 8-10 tables in the interior, and a few more outside, but these are still in a covered area. The food was delicious. We started with the bruschetta, which was served with creamy burrata cheese. The perfect way to start our meal. I went out of my usual ordering pattern and tried the gnocchi bava. It was unique, so creamy, and the gnocchi were nicely cooked. I loved it! My friends loved their entrees as well- free form lasagne and a seafood fettuccine dish (not sure the name). I highly recommend trying this place out!

Beautiful bridge that sets the tone over the highway for a growing and forward thinking city. The…read morebridge opened in 2012 and it connects Upper and Lower Scissortail Park. Total cost for the pedestrian bridge was $5.8 million, which does not seem too high for the complexity and the amount of steel used. At night, it is lit up for many to enjoy and it. The bridge was inspired by Oklahoma's state bird, the scissor-tailed flycatcher.

beautiful bridge with nice walking path on both sides. lit blue at nighttime. nice photo op.read more

Billy Joel's famous song - Uptown District - with his beloved model wife Elle MacPherson in the…read morevideo (who was like, 3 feet shorter than him), was about this OKC neighbourhood. True story. The Uptown neighbourhood is really great and rivals Plaza in some ways (not others) as the coolest neighbourhood in town. You have Tucker's Onion Burgers (my fave location) which are delicious - and then right next door you have a bunch of some of the best Chinatown stuff you can imagine in such a small City like Oklahoma City. Chinatown is technically separate from Uptown, but they're neighbours, so it works out. The Chinatown here is really growing and is surprisingly awesome. Try Quoc Bao for Banh Mi sandwiches, and the smoothies (Honeydew, Berry, Taro Coconut, Mocha) at Bambu. Now if you'll excuse me I have to hang out with Alexa Rae Joel.

Oh how I love this Uptown 23rd District- OKC! Let me count the ways!…read more First of all, there is The Drake. They have amazing oysters and mignonettes. Then there is 23rd Street Body Piercing. They will pierce your ears, nose and whatever else you can think of! Then there is Pizzeria Gusto, Thai House II, The Bunker Club, The Pump, T: an Urban Teahouse, etc. In other words, there is something for everyone.

Grab a 12.95 pizza to feed one. So for 2 of you it's about same price as a large pizza at Hideaway…read moreor another nice place. The BBQ chicken one is really good. One thing is they are quick and not alot of crust. Just good pizza.

First timer here! Don't know what took us so long!…read more Restaurant is clean and the waiters were busy cleaning when they didn't have customers to take care of. Fresh delicious Cobb salad! I only wish the spinach and lettuce have been cut up smaller because it's so hard for me to eat, but that's a personal issue We're also ordered a sandwich, which I can't recall the name, but it was on warm, soft toasted bread and it was fabulous! Definitely wanna come back for another sandwich

This blue hippo statue in Edmond, Oklahoma, is a fun and quirky roadside stop right along historic…read moreRoute 66. With its chunky, cartoonish design and relaxed pose clutching a phone, it brings a lighthearted vibe to the area and makes for a great photo op. The backdrop sign proudly welcomes you to Edmond with Route 66 shields and local landmarks, adding a bit of hometown charm to the scene. Whether you're a road-tripper, public art fan, or just passing through, this cheerful hippo delivers exactly what it's supposed to--whimsy, smiles, and a little splash of the unexpected.

The Railyard is nice but when we went hardly anyone was there. I suggest going at night to take…read moreadvantage of the huge, nice deck and live entertainment. We had the Italian food and it was yummy.

We strolled in while exploring Heard on Hurd for the first time. My daughter and I ordered from the…read moreItalian restaurant. She had the chicken parm and loved it! I had the Chicken Fontina Sub and was impressed! The service was quick and friendly! We ended up at Roxy's Ice Cream Social for dessert. We loved their flavors! We will be be back again soon!

Take the time to check out the Plaza Walls! They are unique to the Plaza District. Different…read moreartists are highlighted.

The plaza district is covered with murals and paintings along with street art and all different…read moretypes of art work to get your attn. The colors really pop when the sun is out. Each one tells a story or is associated with the business it's located by. Always a good time and good eats or just enjoying the art.

So this is closed and gone forever…read more I don't know who to blame, so I'll blame all of you. edit: okay, nvm they're still around. The tree damage from the recent ice storm set them back a little is all. The light show has suffered a little because of the ice storm, so this year isn't as impressive as it was last year.

Lots of fun! Cool to see a whole block synced up like this. Definitely worth the 20 minute drive!…read moreThere is a donation point for canned goods that benefits the local food pantry and they ask that you enter from 23rd out of consideration for the neighbors.